MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BUMP-STOP CONTACT PLATE MISSING N/S/R
CANVAS AXLE RESTRAINT BROKEN O/S/R
LIFT IN O/S/F UPRIGHT
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PARK BRAKE RELAY ARM PARTIALLY SEIZED ON AXLE
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
BUMP-STOP CONTACT PLATE MISSING N/S/R
CANVAS AXLE RESTRAINT BROKEN O/S/R
LIFT IN O/S/F UPRIGHT
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PARK BRAKE RELAY ARM PARTIALLY SEIZED ON AXLE
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG Bgt?
Based on 23,228 MOT tests across 2,267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XWR 709L is a 1971 MG Bgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1971 MG Bgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 35,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG Bgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 671 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWR 709L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Bgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this MG Bgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of XWR 709L?
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What year was XWR 709L registered?
XWR 709L is a 1971 MG Bgt, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is XWR 709L safe to buy?
The MOT history for XWR 709L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XWR 709L have outstanding finance?
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